One Pot Beef Stew Recipe

This Beef Stew recipe is such a family staple. It is perfect for the colder months and this one pot dish is full of flavor, nutrients and the beef is perfectly tender. Plus this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and only takes 10 minutes of effort to make.

Beef stew is a classic dinner in so many homes. It’s been getting a ton of hype lately and with it being 15 degrees F out around me, I had to make my go-to recipe again. This is our family’s favorite stew and it’s so full of flavor. I love that it takes 10 minutes of effort to make.

This recipe is made with all pantry staples and you’ll be surprised with how flavorful it is with it being so simple. Plus the longer the ingredients in the stew all simmer together, the more the flavors will come out and intensify. I usually have this simmer for about 90 minutes or so, until the beef is perfectly tender. Towards the end is when I add the peas though since they cook so quickly.

You can make this and add it to the freeze if you want as well. I love keeping a container of this frozen so we can have it on hand for a cozy meal whenever. It is so yummy with some dinner rolls, crackers, anything you’d like to pair with it. But it is also hearty and filling enough on its own too.

I cannot wait to hear what you think my One Pot Beef Stew recipe. Let me know if you try it too!

What ingredients you need to make Beef Stew:

• Beef – I usually use grass-fed and grass-finished chuck roast for this.
• Gluten-free flour – or if not gluten-free, use regular flour
• Olive oil – or use avocado oil if you prefer
• White onion – chopped into smaller pieces. I like to use sweet onion in this stew.
• Beef or chicken broth – love using either of these for this. Chicken broth is lighter so I tend to go for for that one.
• Red wine – you can omit this and add more broth if you prefer but the alcohol diets off and I love the flavor the wine adds to it
• Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• Carrots – can be baby carrots or large cuts, need to be cut into small 1-inch pieces
• Celery – only need about 4 large stalks of celery cut into 1-inch pieces
• Tapioca or arrowroot flour – you can use corn starch too if you prefer
• Frozen peas – if you don’t like peas, omit. They are optional

How to make this delicious one-pot Beef Stew:

1. In a large bowl, toss the beef in flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper
2. Heat olive oil in large dutch oven or pot and add the onions and beef
3. Cook over medium heat until they’re browned (about 6-8 minutes)
4. Add in the broth and wine while scraping up any brown bits in the pot
5. Stir in the potatoes, carrots and celery and mix all together
6. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 60 to 90 minutes or until beef is tender
7. Mix equal parts tapioca flour and water to create a slurry then slowly add to boiling stew and stir together
8. Add in peas and simmer for 5 minutes then serve warm

FAQs and tips on making this Beef Stew recipe:

• Can I freeze the beef stew? Absolutely!! Freeze it in freezer-friendly containers, bags, or however you prefer. Then defrost in fridge overnight or in the microwave.
• Can I make this an in instant pot? I personally have not tried this. I haven’t used an instant pot yet (crazy, I know). But if you typically use it in similar recipes and have success, go for it!
• Do I have to add the red wine? Nope, you can use more broth if you want. The alcohol dies off as the stew cooks so don’t worry about that. It just adds great flavor to the stew, so I prefer to add wine.
• Can I make this with other vegetables? Absolutely. Use mushrooms, any other potatoes you want for it.

A few other delicious comfort food recipes:

DELISH French Onion Soup Meatballs

Gluten-free Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole

Roasted Feta and Butternut Squash Soup

One-Pot Squash Mac and Cheese (gluten-free)